Introduction

Only 13% of employees worldwide are engaged at work. But 65% of employees from companies with strong coaching cultures rated themselves as highly engaged. *

Do you want to make this kind of impact on your workplace culture?

Whether you’re an aspiring business coach, already work in an executive coaching role, or work in a related field such as HR or talent management, this online short course will grow your leadership abilities; enhance your knowledge of corporate culture; and help you refine the way you approach executive coaching.

What will set you apart

Engage in professional coaching relationships, by developing your own coaching model through practical coaching sessions with a designated coaching partner

Impact the performance and productivity of a team, by facilitating the development of leadership skills and competencies

Apply for jobs in the field of executive coaching with a certificate backed by the University of Cape Town to formalise your skills

Course curriculum

This online short course in executive coaching is designed to give you the practical skills and expertise to be the best business coach. With a personalised and supported framework, you’ll study in your own time, guided by industry experts and a dedicated support team. Here’s what you’ll cover:

Orientation Module: Welcome to your Online Campus

Course Module 1: Introduction to executive coaching

Course Module 2: Understanding clients, sponsors and stakeholders

Course Module 3: Building relationships and setting goals

Course Module 4: Assessment, feedback and development planning

Course Module 5: The importance of dialogue and storytelling

Course Module 6: The coaching partnership

Course Module 7: Coaching for leadership

Course Module 8: Catering for differences

Course Module 9: Being an internal coach

Course Module 10: Closure of the coaching engagement

Course Module 11: Professionalism and responsibility

Course Module 12: Putting it all together

Earn a certificate from the University of Cape Town

On completion of this course you earn a certificate from a top-tier university as powerful proof of your new competencies and use it to set yourself apart from the rest and get recognised in the job market.

Your success team

In collaboration with the world's top-tier universities, we design online short courses around the insights of experienced faculty members and authoritative industry experts. On the course, you can expect to learn from these specialists via online video lectures, which will be accessible to you anywhere, any time.

DALE WILLIAMS

Executive Coach & Former COMENSA President

Readiness test

This Readiness Test will help you assess your preparedness for this course by asking you a few quick questions relating to time management, technological requirements, your expectations, and the subject matter level - to help you confirm that this online course is the right fit for you.

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GetSmarter’s learning model is designed to help you as a working professional, improve your skills without compromising on work and family responsibilities. The course work is broken up into weekly, manageable bite-sized modules, with incremental deadlines, designed to help you pace yourself over the duration of the course and allow you the legroom to work when it suits you best.

At the beginning of each week you’ll be presented with all the lectures, notes and assignments necessary for completion.

You also have access to your Course Coach who will help you set goals and track key milestones, manage your time, and field any administrative requests you might have.

On the Online Campus, you’ll also be able to ask questions, interact with your fellow students and Head Tutor through the Online Campus discussion forums. If you’re experiencing tech issues or need advice from your personal Course Coach, you can use the Online Campus to get in touch.